Community and volunteer groups involved in climate change projects, sustainability work and water safety are some of those receiving $485,000 in funding as part... Read More

A stockpile of used plastic bins has emerged as the new kerbside collection for Tauranga and the Western Bay began this week. The graveyard of now discarded... Read More

Papamoa beach lovers are encouraged to lend a hand this weekend by helping to regenerate the region's sand dunes. 'We need help from locals to ensure that these... Read More

Kawerau's Tasman paper mill has closed amid questions about what contamination it leaves behind. Freshwater campaigner Tiipene Marr, of Ngāti Rangitihi,... Read More

Further details have been released of the biggest shake-up of water and sewage infrastructure seen in generations. They outline four publicly owned entities covering... Read More

One of Aotearoa's most unusual native plants has a more promising future following a successful flowering season. Members of the Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration... Read More

When seven-year-old Sarah Choat planted trees in a Waihi reserve she never imagined that 21 years later it would play a significant role in establishing national... Read More

New Zealand's leading producer of fruit labels, Jenkins Freshpac Systems, has just been awarded a gold medal in development and creativity for their industrial... Read More

Today marks the start of a highly unusual process for the new laws that will eventually replace the Resource Management Act. The first draft of the key legislation,... Read More

Des has been in the bush since he was 15. He is now 92 and still lends a hand each week with pest trapping and pest plant control for his local care group in... Read More

Multiple trailer loads of animal carcasses and bagged offal being illegally dumped in an Oropi stream has sparked an appeal from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Regional... Read More

The plastic beads that were found scattered along Tairua beach last week have now made an appearance in Mount Maunganui. Residents in the area have reported thousands... Read More